22 June 2019 - Loveland Lake to Lake Sprint Triathlon
I really struggled with whether or not to write this race report. I have bounced into embarrassment, frustration and other emotions. Eventually I decided for the report so I can reflect on the event and put it behind me. I had no control over the bad parts but am just not happy with my results. Yes they could have been worse but I had high expectations with all the training I've been doing and with my new Cervelo P2 triathlon bike. Last Saturday I completed my first triathlon of the year. This Sprint triathlon was held in Loveland at the High School with the swim held in Loveland Lake. Last year I did the Olympic distance and was so impressed with the event that I decided to do the Sprint this year. For me, there was anxiety leading up to the triathlon as the weather forecast was predicting rain and high 40 degree weather. I could handle the cooler weather but racing my new bike in the rain made me a bit nervous. We decided to ...